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Maths

Physics

Hourly Rate

Online LessonsHourly Rate

GCSE

£35.00

£31.50

A-Level

£40.00

£36.00

University

£40.00

£36.00

Casual Learner

£40.00

£36.00

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Personal Description:

Recently retired after 38 years in teaching, I graduated in 1971 with a Class 2.1 Degree in Physics from Manchester University. My hourly rate includes travel costs. I have been tutoring with success for the past six years. Please see my references from former tutees.

Tutoring Experience:

Since the early 1970s I have taught Physics and Mathematics to GCSE and A level as well as University Entrance level in a variety of schools in the UK. I have also taught IB in Europe. Most of my teaching career was spent in Independent Schools. I was appointed Head of Department at one of the countries foremost Public Schools when I was 25. Since then I have been in a managerial as well as a full teaching role throughout my career. I have taught various "varieties" of curriculum including Nuffield and Salters Physics and I am in touch with the latest trends in examinations.My main expertise lies in Physics and the Mechanics area of the Higher Maths curriculum.

Tutoring Approach:

I enjoy helping people to get to understand what they are learning about in my subject and to help them achieve success. I see my role as an enabler. Physics and Maths can be stumbling blocks for GCSE students and my aim is to get you across that threshold that makes it more accessible. I enjoy enriching my own ideas about the subject and would want to pass on my feeling for it to my tutees. My approach would be informal and would adjust to the needs of each tutee.

Tim's Feedback

TimFrom Susan (4/5): (A-Level Physics)Tim is working with my son studying for AS Physics, he is positive and flexible. We are pleased with how everything is going.

TimFrom Tracy (5/5): (A-Level Physics)Tim is tutoring my daughter in A-Level Physics. We are only two sessions in so too early to fully comment but so far I would say "excellent". My daughter thinks Tim is a great Physics tutor (she is very quick to criticise so this is praise indeed) and has been significantly motivated at the end of the two sessions she has had so far.

TimFrom Elinor (5/5): (A-Level Maths)Tim is methodical and uncritical. His patience and understanding of the subject helps the student understand and take in what is said and also be unafraid to ask questions.
He has undoubtedly helped our son gain in confidence and understanding.

TimFrom Sophie (1/5): (A-Level Maths)Tim came to help my 17 year old daughter with AS Level Maths. She emailed him in advance of the lesson telling him that she needed help with Trigonometry but unfortunately was not able to help her and made her very confused. We were very surprised that a Tutor did not know the answer to a past paper question. We will not be using him again.

Reply from Tim: This was an unfortunate occasion when the initial route I took with explaining an examination question concerning the many possible angles for a given value of a sine function was not successful. I spent a lot of time attempting to retrace the method and explaining the mechanics of the problem but in retrospect I feel that the student had already lost confidence. I think it would be fairer to say that I was unable to adequately explain to the student, in simple enough terms, how to arrive at the answer.
It is also true to say that I did spend a large proportion of the session going through trigonometric identities and simplification. The student appeared to understand very well. I do wish her all the best for the future.

TimFrom Sally (5/5): (A-Level Physics)Tim tutored my son for a year, and improved his motivation, exam answering skills and focus on the subject resulting in a grade higher than predicted. He was reliable, professional and got on well with my son. I highly recommend him.

Reply from Tim: Many thanks for the Feedback Sally.
I hope Max now cruises through his new subjects and perhaps we may meet up again further down the line.

TimFrom Dan (5/5): (A-Level Physics)Great tutor, really helped me out with my exam technique, and theory. Goes into plenty of detail to ensure you completely understand the subject in question.

Reply from Tim: A very good student. Dan should do very well in his chosen subject.

TimFrom Maria (5/5): (GCSE Physics)Tim really helped my son just before his GCSE. Gave him some excellent tuition and boosted his confidence. Very worthwhile.
Thank you so much.

Reply from Tim: Very much enjoyed helping out. Hope he does well.

TimFrom Lisa (5/5): (GCSE Physics)Session arranged!

TimFrom June (5/5): (A-Level Maths)Tim has been tutoring my sons in Maths and this is proving to be very useful. He is always punctual and flexible with timings which helps to fit in with their College schedules. He is very knowledgeable and his teaching techniques work for us. The best testament to his ability is feedback from his tutees; they are enjoying their sessions with Tim and feel every lesson has added to their understanding and confidence. Thank You Tim.

Reply from Tim: Thank you June!

TimFrom Freddie (5/5): (GCSE Maths)My son is finding Tim very helpful with Maths exploring areas which he has found difficult in a calm, non-judgmental way. Positive feedback from a 16 year old!

TimFrom Sarah (5/5): (A-Level Physics)Tim was great at building my son's confidence and helping him understand topics more clearly. Following his sessions with Tim my son has regained his enthusiasm for the subject and has decided to continue with it next year.My son enjoyed his sessions with Tim enormously and looks forward to his support next year with his A2 course.

Reply from Tim: George is a very capable student who learns quickly.

TimFrom Karen (5/5): (A-Level Maths)Very helpful, and flexible with lesson timings. Within a couple of sessions Chris was definitely feeling more confident with his maths. We will be back for more!

TimFrom Toby (3/5): (A-Level Physics)Reliable and great approach. Just beeds to push the lad further and perhaps signpost past papers/questions to do for homework too. A really skilled teacher

TimFrom Marion (5/5): (A-Level Physics)Tim was just great. Reliable and with a relaxed but professional attitiude. Would use him again.

Reply from Tim: Thank you Marion for your comments. Please let me know if I can be of help again.

Reply from Tim: Kate is an excellent student who picks up and assimilates ideas quickly. She is progressing very well and I am pleased to hear that she is gaining in confidence. Confidence is her key to future learning.